Thappu Thalangal
1978, Tamil. Directed by K. Balachander.
When Devu, a local thug, meets Sarasu, a prostitute, he falls in love with her. They decide to a lead a moral life after Devu commits an unforgettable crime.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- A
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- Released
- 30 October 1978
- Original title
- தப்புத் தாளங்கள்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- K. Balachander
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Thappu Thalangal runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
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Thappu Thalangal is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Thappu Thalangal on?
Thappu Thalangal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1978. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thappu Thalangal?
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Who directed Thappu Thalangal?
Thappu Thalangal (1978) was directed by K. Balachander and stars Rajinikanth, Saritha, Sundar Raj.